CPET – Cardiopulmonary Exercise Test
By Caroline Christian Suppose you have been diagnosed with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). In that case, you may already know that the cardinal symptom is post-exertional malaise (PEM), also called post-exertional symptom exacerbation (PESE). Approximately 50% of people with long COVID also experience PEM/PESE and meet the diagnostic criteria for ME/CFS. Post-exertional malaise, or […]
Cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET or CPX) is a non-invasive, sensitive test to evaluate cardiopulmonary pathophysiology. CPET assesses functional capacity and exercise intolerance and plays a valuable role in diagnosis and clinical decision-making. The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), American Thoracic Society/American College of Chest Physicians (ATS/ACCP), American Heart Association (AHA), and European Respiratory Society […]
Workwell Foundation recently teamed up with Daniel Lee, the co-founder and CEO of STAT Health, to test an exciting new in-ear wearable device that tracks blood flow to the head. Many people with ME/CFS and long COVID report worsening orthostatic symptoms (i.e., when upright) during post-exertional malaise (PEM) crashes. Workwell and STAT Health hope to […]
Do you feel like your quality of life has been declining due to unexplained fatigue? Is fatigue impairing your ability to function normally or work? If so, you’re not alone. Fatigue is a common symptom in many illnesses. Understanding the cause can rule out various conditions and point to treatment options. Fatigue can be a […]
If you have Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) or Long COVID, you may be susceptible to post-exertional symptom exacerbation (PESE). PESE worsens symptoms and decreases function after physical, cognitive, or emotional effort. PESE, also referred to as post-exertional malaise (PEM), is a hallmark feature of ME/CFS and also commonly found in people with long COVID. […]
Myalgic encephalomyelitis, or chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), is a complex, multisystem illness. Despite being recognized by the World Health Organization as a neurological disorder, many misconceptions surround this condition, making it difficult to receive proper care and treatment. This blog post will break down five common misconceptions about ME/CFS. What is Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome […]
If you have Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) or Long COVID, you may be susceptible to post-exertional symptom exacerbation (PESE). PESE worsens symptoms and decreases function following physical, cognitive, or emotional effort. PESE, also referred to as post-exertional malaise, is a hallmark of ME/CFS and is commonly found in people with long COVID. PESE/PEM […]
